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Costco Members: 12-Zone Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller

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$100

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 12-Zone Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Longevite for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Intuitive App Allows Schedule Monitoring and Adjusting from Anywhere
  • New Rachio Yard Map! Create a Virtual Landscape with Auto Yard Mapping
  • Automatic Rain, Wind and Freeze Skips with Weather Intelligence Plus
  • Seamless Integration with Google Assistant and Alexa
  • Keep Plants Healthy While Saving up to 50% on Outdoor Water Use

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  • About this deal:
    • This price matches this recent Frontpage deal.
    • Valid 3/18/24 through 3/22/24. While supplies last.
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 12-Zone Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Longevite for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Intuitive App Allows Schedule Monitoring and Adjusting from Anywhere
  • New Rachio Yard Map! Create a Virtual Landscape with Auto Yard Mapping
  • Automatic Rain, Wind and Freeze Skips with Weather Intelligence Plus
  • Seamless Integration with Google Assistant and Alexa
  • Keep Plants Healthy While Saving up to 50% on Outdoor Water Use

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches this recent Frontpage deal.
    • Valid 3/18/24 through 3/22/24. While supplies last.
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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A.VOID
4274 Posts
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This must be a joke. These are very easy to setup. Love mine. Will save you well over $100 in a couple months
IDaircraftmech
163 Posts
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I'm not really tech savvy, but I had mine set up in less than 10 minutes...that actually included removing the old unit. Was by far the easiest and simplest "complex" if you could call it that controller that I've ever set up.
40long
77 Posts
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Another vote that this is easy to set up. Replaced an old controller in 10 minutes and set up the app/zones/map in another 15 minutes. There isn't much to this if you are starting from an existing system. This thing is worth the price.

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Mar 21, 2024 03:35 PM
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Trunk666Mar 21, 2024 03:35 PM
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Quote from docu :
I mean to say that I already have an automatic scheduled irrigation/sprinkler system. It's just a "dumb" one, not a connected "smart" one. I'm not certain if it's worth upgrading and curious if others have done this and feel like it's worthwhile
I upgraded a dumb controller with this one. I'm not sure where you live, but I was amazed at how infrequently the sprinklers run with the Rachio controller, especially in cooler months. I think a lot of people are misguided about how frequently a lawn needs watering. Where some people may be watering 3x/week between May and September, during the cooler months, my sprinklers may run once every other week. The controller easily paid for itself with no downside as far as lawn health goes. Just make sure to set your sprinkler type, soil type, and slope correctly.
Mar 21, 2024 03:39 PM
812 Posts
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docuMar 21, 2024 03:39 PM
812 Posts
Quote from Trunk666 :
I upgraded a dumb controller with this one. I'm not sure where you live, but I was amazed at how infrequently the sprinklers run with the Rachio controller, especially in cooler months. I think a lot of people are misguided about how frequently a lawn needs watering. Where some people may be watering 3x/week between May and September, during the cooler months, my sprinklers may run once every other week. The controller easily paid for itself with no downside as far as lawn health goes. Just make sure to set your sprinkler type, soil type, and slope correctly.
It does not rain frequently where I live, only in the winter months. But all of the glowing reviews made me pull the trigger. Appreciate the response
Mar 22, 2024 03:42 PM
591 Posts
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PratticusMar 22, 2024 03:42 PM
591 Posts
Just installed this to replace a 3 zone, 25 year old Rainbird controller.

I suppose anyone could encounter issues, but I have to say this was incredibly easy. The most "difficult" part of the installation was how to remove the old controller!

On a scale of 1-10 -
DIY/tech rating (me): 4/7
DIY/tech rating (Rachio): 1/1

Oh, and for anyone in the ABQ area, there is a $25 rebate available through 505outside.com!

I have no doubt that the fact the controller is smart and knows the weather will pay me back the $75 final cost in a couple of years.
Last edited by Pratticus March 22, 2024 at 09:48 AM.
Mar 22, 2024 07:27 PM
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dcliveMar 22, 2024 07:27 PM
6,061 Posts
Quote from zarraza :
Does this allow for hookup to current "raw wire" electrical? I don't have any plugs near our current timer but I hate those manualmanual click dial timers. I had a bhyve orbit at my old house and loved it, but it allowed for "raw wire" hookup to connect into current system wiring with ease.
Sorry, I am not sure what "raw wire" electrical is. It simply uses the wiring from the spinklers, which AFAIK hasn't changed (in my area, at least) for 30+ years. You can google Rachio wiring to get a pic of the wiring type used.
Mar 23, 2024 02:39 AM
24 Posts
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Tito007Mar 23, 2024 02:39 AM
24 Posts
Quote from BuddyLove99 :
Is it easy to convert from a 10 zone rainbird system? Is there a quick way to rewire, assuming no wire tags?
Yes. Very easy. You can look YouTube video on it - you will love this thing
Mar 23, 2024 05:28 PM
738 Posts
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Jack2oMar 23, 2024 05:28 PM
738 Posts
I automate my whole house doing a rebuild but this controller is the smartest of them all.

It is set it and forget it.

I have one schedule for each season. It saves me so much water also.
Mar 23, 2024 05:51 PM
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qdobaMar 23, 2024 05:51 PM
759 Posts
This just arrived and it took less than 5 minutes to uninstall my hunter controller and have this up and running.

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Mar 24, 2024 01:46 AM
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zarrazaMar 24, 2024 01:46 AM
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Quote from dclive :
Sorry, I am not sure what "raw wire" electrical is. It simply uses the wiring from the spinklers, which AFAIK hasn't changed (in my area, at least) for 30+ years. You can google Rachio wiring to get a pic of the wiring type used.
The picture shows a power brick…we have no outlets to plug in power so it needs to be hardwired into our electrical box like my current timer.
Mar 24, 2024 01:49 AM
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dcliveMar 24, 2024 01:49 AM
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Quote from zarraza :
The picture shows a power brick…we have no outlets to plug in power so it needs to be hardwired into our electrical box like my current timer.
Buy a $10 adapter? https://www.amazon.com/Pigtail-Su...B07VW5VRX7
Or just run a line?
Last edited by dclive March 23, 2024 at 07:53 PM.
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Mar 24, 2024 02:13 AM
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milkmee6
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Mar 24, 2024 02:13 AM
217 Posts
I currently have an Intermatic manual timer that runs off 220v that connects to the pump. I was looking to install a WiFi controller, but they all seem to use 110v. Can I install a 110v timer like this somehow?
Mar 24, 2024 02:10 PM
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Joined Aug 2016
BarmeethiusMar 24, 2024 02:10 PM
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Quote from milkmee6 :
I currently have an Intermatic manual timer that runs off 220v that connects to the pump. I was looking to install a WiFi controller, but they all seem to use 110v. Can I install a 110v timer like this somehow?
The Rachio has a master pump controller that will output 24volts AC when the sprinkler system is running. You will need to install a 220volt ac relay that is activated by 24vac. It would essentially replace your timer, you would take the hot power going into your timer and attach it to the input side of the relay. The output side would go to your pump. The relay input would be a new wire you would have to run to the Rachio. Orbit sells a relay already in a box, it just depends if your pump is 2hp or under.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Orbit-Gr...cted=false


Here is the Rachio manual and if you scroll down it shows how to add the pump start relay.

https://support.rachio.com/en_us/...-B1njPIyYD
Mar 25, 2024 12:41 PM
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BEHAPPY8Mar 25, 2024 12:41 PM
336 Posts
Is it worth upgrading from Rachio-2 to Rachio-3 only for the Weather Intelligence™ Plus?
Mar 25, 2024 02:47 PM
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CubeelessMar 25, 2024 02:47 PM
525 Posts
If you start from zero, which other products are recommended/require to make this a fully setup system?
Mar 26, 2024 04:07 AM
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gmxnoMar 26, 2024 04:07 AM
914 Posts
There is big (i mean long) blue LED always On, I could not figure it out to turn it off and neither could google find a solution. Just wondering if anyone know a way to turn it off (I don't want to put a masking tape over the LED as few suggested in the Rachio blog)

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Apr 02, 2024 03:54 AM
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EhcuodApr 02, 2024 03:54 AM
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Really wish I would've got this deal. Has anyone seen anything similar elsewhere?

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